Bentley

Settlement in Staffordshire

England

Bentley

Roundabout on Reedswood Way Credit: JThomas

Bentley is a small village located in the district of Staffordshire, England. Situated approximately 4 miles northeast of the town of Stafford, Bentley is a rural area with a population of around 1,500 residents. The village is well-known for its picturesque countryside, charming cottages, and tranquil atmosphere.

Historically, Bentley was primarily an agricultural community, with farming being the main occupation of its inhabitants. Over the years, however, the village has seen some economic diversification, with a few small businesses and local services emerging.

The village is surrounded by beautiful greenery, including rolling hills and farmland, making it an ideal location for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat. The nearby Cannock Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

Bentley is also proud of its close-knit community spirit, with various social and cultural events taking place throughout the year. The village hosts an annual summer fair, which brings together residents and visitors for a day of entertainment, local crafts, and food stalls.

In terms of amenities, Bentley offers a primary school, a post office, a local shop, and a village pub, which serves as a popular gathering spot for locals. Public transportation is available, with regular bus services connecting Bentley to nearby towns and villages.

Overall, Bentley, Staffordshire, is a charming village that offers a peaceful countryside setting, a strong sense of community, and access to natural beauty.

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Bentley Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.588503/-2.024323 or Grid Reference SO9898. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Roundabout on Reedswood Way

JThomas

SK 000000 Electricity Substation at Poukhill

According to my GPS, SK 000000 lies just to the right of this building which is part of a large sub station. The photo was taken through the railings in terrible weather.

Peter Standing

Flats on Bentley Lane

In the Birchills area of Walsall.

Jonathan Billinger

Flats and garages

A cul-de-sac off Bentley Lane, Walsall.

Jonathan Billinger

Rose & Crown - Birchills

Large pub near the top of the Birchills flight of locks.

John M

Telecommunications mast, Ezekiel Lane

Alex McGregor

Willenhall Lawn Cemetery

Cemetery, Gardens of Remembrance, Chapel of Rest etc, all on the site here beside Bentley Lane

Richard Law

The Bridge Tavern, Lane Head

Very appropriately named, as it sits practically on the bridge over the Curly Wyrley cut.

Richard Law

The Lane Head Nursery School

Richard Law

All gone!

The site of the former Lane Heath Methodist Church - all that's left is a rather sad wooden sign just inside the chain-link fence, to give away the identity of the church that formerly occupied the site.

Richard Law

Piling boat Wyrley & Essington canal

Construction of Lane Head moorings adjacent to United Kingdom pub car park

Ray Durrant

The former Brown Jug (1), 52 Sandbeds Road, Shortheath, Willenhall

The Brown Jug pub has closed and is boarded up. I have no information on the future of the building. SJ9700 : The former Brown Jug (2) - sign, 52 Sandbeds Road, Shortheath, Willenhall.

P L Chadwick

The former Brown Jug (2) - sign, 52 Sandbeds Road, Shortheath, Willenhall

The sign of this closed pub is still present, on top of a post in the front car park, adjacent to Sandbeds Road. SJ9700 : The former Brown Jug (1), 52 Sandbeds Road, Shortheath, Willenhall.

P L Chadwick

Electrical installation

Near Walsall Retail Park (once the site of Birchills Power Station).

Antony Dixon

Stephenson Avenue, Walsall

Alex McGregor

The Rose & Crown (1), 55 Old Birchills, Walsall

A friendly pub which is now a Black Country Ales house, which means there are lots of different real ales on offer. The interior is a gem, preserving period decor which is increasingly difficult to find. Whether you call it late (very late) Victorian or early Edwardian, depends on your point of view. According to the date on the front of the building, it dates from 1901 and Queen Victoria died in January of that year. It was originally the Rose & Crown Hotel, although today the word Hotel has been dropped from the name, as it no longer functions as one. The building is Grade II listed. SP0099 : The Rose & Crown (2) - engraved glass, 55 Old Birchills, Walsall. SP0099 : The Rose & Crown (3) - Highgate Brewery lamp, 55 Old Birchills, Walsall. Update (January 2020):- The good news is that the pub remains in business but it has not been operated by Black Country Ales for a while.

P L Chadwick

The Rose & Crown (2) - engraved glass, 55 Old Birchills, Walsall

An example of some of the wonderful engraved glass to be found inside this pub. SP0099 : The Rose & Crown (1), 55 Old Birchills, Walsall. SP0099 : The Rose & Crown (3) - Highgate Brewery lamp, 55 Old Birchills, Walsall.

L S Wilson

The Rose & Crown (3) - Highgate Brewery lamp, 55 Old Birchills, Walsall

There are two of these old lamps, one on either side of the entrance door. The monogram is that of the Highgate Brewery, who were probably the original owners of this business. It is now a Black Country Ales house. The Highgate Brewery was established in Walsall about 1898. Since then it has changed hands several times and faced closure at least twice, but it is still in business but on a much reduced scale. SP0099 : The Rose & Crown (1), 55 Old Birchills, Walsall. SP0099 : The Rose & Crown (2) - engraved glass, 55 Old Birchills, Walsall.

P L Chadwick

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Bentley is located at Grid Ref: SO9898 (Lat: 52.588503, Lng: -2.024323)

Unitary Authority: Walsall

Police Authority: West Midlands